Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff21 hours ago
Economy Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed Huntsville Hospital emerged as the leading employer in the state for the month, posting 1,089 job ads. StaffDecember 24, 2024
Courts Appeals court ruling deals blow to Cannabis Commission The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC's appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws. Josh MoonDecember 23, 2024
Education Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2024
Courts Trial date set for Jefferson County racial gerrymandering case The bench trial in McClure et al. v. Jefferson County Commission et al. has been scheduled for Jan. 13. Chance PhillipsDecember 23, 2024
Congress Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security. Alex JobinDecember 23, 2024
National Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor. Wesley WalterDecember 23, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025 The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding. StaffDecember 23, 2024
Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance PhillipsDecember 20, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire WootenDecember 20, 2024